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Women's Organizations

These organizations promote the advancement of women in the workplace.

9to5, National Association of Working Women

"The largest membership organization of working women in the country [U.S.A.]."

ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

This commission of the American Bar Association "develops programs, policies, and publications to advance and assist women lawyers."

American Association of University Women

This national organization is committed to promoting education and equity for all women and girls.

American Business Women's Association

This organization is dedicated to women's education and to providing training in workplace skills and career-development.

Association for Women in Science

AWAS fosters the achievement of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.

Catalyst

The goal of this organization is to advance women in business and the professions.

Equal Rights Advocates

This is "one of the oldest and most respected women's law centers ... dedicated to the empowerment of women." Links to interesting articles that inform you of your workplace rights.

The International Alliance of Women

"Serves worldwide as the umbrella organization that unites, supports and promotes women ... in the business, not-for-profit and government sectors."

National Association for Female Executives

NAFE bills itself as the "largest business-women's association in the United States." It's mission is to "empower its 150,000 members through education, networking, and public advocacy."

National Partnership for Women and Families

This advocacy organization promotes fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family.

The Society of Women Engineers

Among other goals, this organization strives to stimulate women to full potential in careers as engineers and leaders.

Webgrrls

This is a networking group for women who work in new media. Webgrrls meet online and in the real world (internationally).

Women in Technology International

An organization "dedicated to increasing the number of women in executive roles, helping women become more financially independent and technology-literate, and encouraging women to choose careers in science and technology."

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